[ilikecats]

I've been seeing my T for about nine months. About seven of those months I've seen her twice a week. I'm starting to think about going down to once a week, but I'm not sure if it's the right time. I do feel like I'm doing better now, and I haven't been self harming nearly as often. I also feel more able to get through the days between appointments, and I don't think about and obsess over my T as much. I'd also like to save some more money by seeing her once a week rather than twice. I'm just not sure if I really am ready yet, and I'm worried that if I see her less often I'll start to feel bad again. Like maybe the reason I've been feeling better is because I see her twice a week, but if I take that away the good feelings will go away too. A part of me also doesn't want to bring it up, because I want her to know I love seeing her and enjoy our time together. But if I bring up reducing our time, she might think I don't need/want her, even though I totally do. I just don't know what to do.

[ruh roh]

Can you see her twice a week every other week to test it out?

[Argonautomobile]

Why not try once a week for a while? If it doesn't work out, you can always go back to seeing her more often; if it does work out, hey, that'll be awesome! If she's any good she won't see this as a personal slight. Indeed, she might be proud that you're doing well enough to consider dialing back the amount of support she provides.

Good luck, whatever you decide to do.

[MobiusPsyche]

Maybe ask her if you can experiment with coming once a week for a month and then reassess? You could even tell her that it doesn't mean you don't feel the process is helping, that it doesn't mean you don't need her.

Most therapists are happy when we don't need them as often....

(I read in another thread that you're starting Wellbutrin. Personally, I try to avoid making major changes when I'm starting or stopping a new medication. That might just be me.)

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